For readers interested in exploring the history of emotional responses to suffering, this volume describes the theory and practice of compassion in the context of early modern Europe's sectarian strife, and will engage those looking to make connections between early modern history and our present political moment.
Katherine Ibbett holds a prestigious academic position as Professor of French at the University of Oxford, where she also serves as the Caroline de Jager Fellow at Trinity College. Her expertise and contributions to the field of French studies are notable, reflecting her commitment to education and research in this area.
Neoclassicism and Government
Focusing on the formal changes in seventeenth-century French theater, this study examines their significance in relation to performance, political theory, and canon formation. The author argues that these shifts draw from a substantial body of Italian literature addressing action, temporality, and law. Through innovative readings, the work challenges the traditional literary history that views neoclassicism merely as an expression of French style, offering a deeper understanding of the cultural and intellectual exchanges of the period.